In the IUPAC system, the name of an alcohol is derived from the corresponding alkane by replacing ‘e’ with ‘ol’. Substituent positions are indicated using numerals, starting from the end nearest to the hydroxyl group.

The common name of an alcohol is derived from the common name of the alkyl group, with the word “alcohol” added. For example, CH₃OH is called methyl alcohol.

Ethers are classified as simple or symmetrical if the attached alkyl or aryl groups are the same, and mixed or unsymmetrical if the groups are different. Diethyl ether is an example of a symmetrical ether, while C₂H₅OCH₃ is an example ...

In primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols, the –OH group is attached to primary, secondary, and tertiary carbon atoms, respectively, in the alkyl group.

Phenols can be synthesized from diazonium salts by forming the diazonium salt from an aromatic primary amine and then hydrolyzing it to phenols. Alternatively, phenol is manufactured from cumene by oxidizing cumene to cumene hydroperoxide, followed by conversion to phenol ...